Paul W. Whear

First-rate contemporary music by one of America's top composers for band. An all time best seller for the Class B & C bands which has been on every contest list in the country. Very nice!

Inspired by Psalm 47, "O Clap Your Hands," A Psalm of Celebration by Paul W. Whear is an energetic piece that loosely follows the structure of the written verse in its musical form. The opening statem...

While much of composer Paul Whear's efforts have been in advanced-level music, he has also written some very significant works for lower level bands. In Czech Suite, Dr. Whear respectfully explores th...

While much of composer Paul Whear's efforts have been in advanced-level music, he has also written some very significant works for lower level bands. In Czech Suite, Dr. Whear respectfully explores th...

The White River flows very near The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and meets Lake Michigan in Muskegan County, Michigan. Many legends can be told about this river and the beautiful region where it is locate...

The White River flows very near The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and meets Lake Michigan in Muskegan County, Michigan. Many legends can be told about this river and the beautiful region where it is locate...

An original work for string orchestra, by a master composer, Olympiad was composed in a quasi-Baroque style. In three movements, the second of which features a lyrical melody for violas and cellos, th...

Starting with the lively, contrapuntal Overture in ritornello form, Concertino for Strings demands only moderate technical facility. Movement II (Dirge) features cellos and basses in a pizzicato walki...

Written in 1966 for the Vivaldi Chamber Orchestra of Manchester, England, PRELUDIO features various types of bowings and bowing articulations (especially in the upper strings), giving developing playe...

An original work for string orchestra, by a master composer, Olympiad was composed in a quasi-Baroque style. In three movements, the second of which features a lyrical melody for violas and cellos, th...

Commissioned by the Missouri All-State Orchestra, this work challenges the orchestra with dynamic mixed meters, contemporary harmonies, and lush romanticism.

Starting with the lively, contrapuntal Overture in ritornello form, Concertino for Strings demands only moderate technical facility. Movement II (Dirge) features cellos and basses in a pizzicato walki...

This is a sensitive, and evocative treatment of Holst's hymn tune by a true master of the craft of composition and arranging. The bleakness of winter gives way to the beauty of the season in this edit...

This is a sensitive, and evocative treatment of Holst's hymn tune by a true master of the craft of composition and arranging. The bleakness of winter gives way to the beauty of the season in this edit...

Jean de Smetsky (1885-1954) of Belgium attained success with the works which he composed for the soldiers in the First World War. Because of this success he was awarded the Legion of Honor medal. MARC...

While not a programmatic piece, necessarily, the composer here evokes the mystery and sense of drama that encompasses the Stonehenge site, as well as the surrounding countryside. At times atmospheric,...

Jean de Smetsky (1885-1954) of Belgium attained success with the works which he composed for the soldiers in the First World War. Because of this success he was awarded the Legion of Honor medal. MARC...

Inspired by Psalm 47, "O Clap Your Hands," A Psalm of Celebration by Paul W. Whear is an energetic piece that loosely follows the structure of the written verse in its musical form. The opening statem...

This string quartet is the last work completed by this fine American composer. The work's five movements are based on old folk and hymn melodies that the composer found intriguing. In the final moveme...

An NSOA prize winner and the only such prize winner to have been performed by the Philadephia Orchestra. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.3.3: Timp. Xyl-Bells. 3 Perc: Strings 9.8.7.6.5

A celebratory salute to one of our nation's oldest and strongest institutions, this orchestration will thrill audiences of any age or demographic.

An NSOA prize winner and the only such prize winner to have been performed by the Philadephia Orchestra.

This staple of the bass solo repertoire is now available as a feature for your bass section. The orchestral accompaniment is very light and requires good counting skills, but nothing over a grade 2. T...